Kelly, 
You have a pefectly good gear cover already in your van.  It is very
simple, put your goodies UNDER the rear deck cushion.   Try to make it a
level as possible so it looks normal.  No special racks, hangers or
covers needed. Let's not reinvent to wheel.

Kenneth Winter
87 Vanagon
84 Westy

 Bauman wrote:
> 
> At 11:59 24-06-97 -0500, you wrote:
> >Have you ever wanted to cover the cargo area in the back of your
> >Westphalia,  above the mattress? I get uncomfortable when I park with
> >something valuable sitting out in the open. I have the rear heater so under
> >the seat storage is limited.
> >
> >Tom Hubbard
> >
> I use the clothes closet.  It isn't always convenient since it has a very
> narrow opening but it gets a briefcase or purse out of sight.  I would
> welcome a better option but without too much fuss.
> 
> Kelly Bauman
> Delta, BC
> '91 Westy